Chautauqua County children who are freed for adoption, either through termination of voluntary rights or surrender, are provided with services that help them find a permanent family resource.

This includes foster parent adoptions.

Casework services are also provided to the child and his new family after the adoption to assist the family and monitor their adjustment to each other.

Applicants interested in adopting would apply to become adoptive parents by contacting our Intake Worker. There are no income restrictions for eligibility. DSS conducts pre-service classes for applicants (with foster parent applicants) and compiles an extensive family homestudy. Families are then matched with children freed for adoption and listed in the New York State "Blue Books". New York Office of Children and Family Services Adoption Album 

If you are adopted and want to inquire about your adoption you will need to register with the Adoption Information Registry through the New York State Department of Health. The website is: http://www.health.ny.gov/vital_records/adoption.htm